Firefighter Spirit

Call to Artists for Public Art: 2016 Tenth Temporary Public Art Exhibition

The City of Blue Springs, Missouri Public Art Commission, in partnership with the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District, seeks four artists to provide works of art for exterior display at fire stations located in Blue Springs. The "Firefighter Spirit" exhibit will open April 1, 2016 and run through October 3, 2016. Any proposed artwork should relate to the artist's conception of "Firefighter Spirit" or how art speaks about firefighters, fire protection, fire equipment, preservation and protection of life and property. Consideration should be given to the beliefs and values of firefighters including dedication, honesty, respect, compassion, commitment, discretion and trust.

Media include but are not limited to bronze, stone, mosaic, wood, steel, aluminum or other metals. Kinetic or interactive art is encouraged. Exterior artworks should be appropriate in size and height to the site where art is placed and must be durable with no maintenance required during the six-month exhibition period. Artworks must address liability issues and assure structural integrity. Each selected artist will receive an honorarium of $2,500 for the six-month exhibition. If the PAC chooses to purchase an artwork for permanent exhibit, the $2,500 will be credited toward the purchase price. A token travel allowance may be available depending on budget and travel requirements.

Artists are responsible for transporting, installing and removing artwork after the exhibition. Installation will occur between March 28-31, 2016. The Call is open to all professional artists over the age of eighteen. Emerging and professional artists are encouraged to apply. Application deadline: October 21, 2015 at 5:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. Submit a letter of interest, current resume, and 5-6 jpeg images representative of your body of work (with title, dimensions, and materials). One video file is optional. For photos of possible art sites, visit www.bluespringsgov.com/publicartcall. For additional information regarding site placement, contact [email protected].